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Thank you notes need to go to a lot of people after the wedding. Here is a simple guide to who gets cards and when to send them. For gifts received before the wedding- Thank you cards should be sent right away. If the couple is following tradition and not opening gifts until after the Read More…

No doubt your wedding day will be perfect. However, in order to have the perfect big day you must start out with smaller yet very important days. One of them is the day of wedding dress shopping. Buying your wedding dress is one of the rights of passage that is a celebrated and exciting event Read More…

Not all brides have all the time in the world to search for deals and conquer lots of do it yourself projects to save money, but most brides are still on a limited budget. The days where parents completely paid for weddings and women had hours upon hours to compare linen samples are gone. These Read More…

Know How It Should Fit Chances are the people doing the tuxedo fitting know how it should fit. That doesn’t mean they are perfect and can’t make mistakes. Having a good idea of basic guidelines for tuxedo fitting helps ensure that the groom looks and feels his best and gives the groom a little extra Read More…

Quite a bit of emphasis is placed on what the bride will wear when it comes to planning a wedding. What the groom will wear on the wedding day is just as important and needs to be given the same thought. The groom may not need to worry about bustles, train lengths and reception dresses, Read More…

Brides and grooms often take great care to plan the menu for their wedding reception. There are; however, plenty of other meals throughout the wedding weekend to plan. Whether the bride and groom are eating alone for these days or entertaining many guests, it is important to have them planned in advance so no one Read More…

Planning a wedding can be very stressful. There are some simple ways for a bride to relax and pamper herself, or be pampered, that make things seem just a little less hectic. Spa Day Bachelorette “Party”- It is becoming more and more popular for the women in the bachelorette party to skip a night out Read More…

Cupcake towers are becoming more and more popular for weddings. They are often a cost saving choice for brides and grooms on a budget and allow the bride and groom to offer something for everyone. Also for couples who are opting to do it themselves rather than pay a professional, an error simply means eating Read More…

Candy buffets are obviously here to stay. The setup of a candy buffet for a wedding has more steps than you might think. Here is a basic guide and some things to consider when brainstorming to design a wedding reception candy buffet. Get the Right Amount of Candy A candy buffet should have about six Read More…

A lot of brides decide that they want to get in better shape before their wedding day. For some that means dropping three dress sizes, others may just want to tone up in areas, like your arms, for those beautiful strapless gowns. If you are one of those brides, be sure to read up on Read More…